Operational Co-Generation Engineer I

Operational Co-Generation Engineer I

Minimum Salary

US-MA-Worcester

Job Location

2 weeks ago(9 / 24 / 2025 2 : 23 PM)

Requisition Number

2025-48644

# of Openings

Posted Date

Rotation

Shift

Non Exempt

Exempt / Non-Exempt Status

Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Under the general supervision of the Director or designee, the Operational Co-Generation Engineer I operates the boilers, turbine generators, turbo-motor compressors and all related auxiliaries of the Co-Generation Facility.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for the production of steam, power, electrical power and refrigeration

• Perform repairs to mechanical, electrical and distribution systems
• Operates all high pressure steam boilers with super-heaters, economizes and auxiliary equipment.
• Operates all steam turbine generators, condensers, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries, synchronizing the generators when necessary, synchronizing Mass Electric's cables with the generator when necessary. Logs observations. Performs minor electrical functions (changes fuses, bulbs, checks circuit breakers) etc.
• Observes power demand and consumption making required adjustments for power factor correction, frequency and voltage.
• Operates four (4) electrical power systems, namely, the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), normal 13,800 volts power distribution system from the utility company and the Emergency Power System from the standby diesel generator.
• Operates all centrifugal compressors, motors, condensing steam turbine-driven, condensing water pumps and other related auxiliaries. Logs observations.
• Operates a large cooling tower and fans serving the turbine and refrigeration systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and repair of all power plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to take readings on all Power Plant Equipment.
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :